16 Best Body Scrubs

Want to exfoliate your way to super-soft skin without turning your shower into an oil slick? These top products can help

We love a rich, moisturizing body scrub. Unfortunately, exfoliating in the shower can take circus-like stability to avoid slipping on the layer of oil that many body scrubs leave all over the tub. That's why an excellent scrub must have great balance, too: the right ratio of skin-sloughing and moisturizing elements and an amazing fragrance that's not too strong, is energizing, and still relaxing enough to feel like you've stepped into a luxury spa. Sound like a tall order? That's why only 16 scrubs made the cut. Click through to see which reader-reviewed products stand up to the challenge.

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.8*
Why it's great: Multiple readers rely on this scrub to get their feet pedicure-ready or their legs soft before shaving. They love that it smells great, and it does more than exfoliate -- it also has "natural oils to replenish moisture." One reader is particularly passionate, describing opening the scrub as "sunshine and happiness for your morning."
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TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.8*
Why it's great: Reviewers report they are "blown away" by this scrub. They warn that the product is quite oily, which most readers like because it leaves "skin soft and shimmery," while the scrub "will make you glow." One reader says the "texture is gritty enough to remove all of the dead skin gently," and others agree that this "luxurious" product is a must-have. One reviewer even buys five at a time so she never runs out!
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TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.9*
Why it's great: This scrub makes the list because it's "organic and free of chemicals" -- which makes it a great choice for exfoliating sensitive skin. Because the scrub is sugar-based, it doesn't sting like some salt-based scrubs do. It also has enough oil in it to moisturize skin, but "not so much that your shower becomes an oil slick." It lives up to its promises and "leaves your skin so hydrated and soft that it's addictive."
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TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 8.9*
Why it's great: Fans of the brand's face scrub turn to this product for smooth, exfoliated legs, feet and elbows. Reviewers love that the product isn't too harsh on their skin, and many report that it also helps get rid of "small blemishes on the body." The scrub "works even better than it smells" -- which according to readers is "heavenly" and "wonderful." One reader reports that she would be "depressed if it ever went out of production," and others echo her, saying they are "addicted."

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.0*
Why it's great: This scrub, made with certified organic shea butter, is paraben- and DMDM-free and makes readers' skin "really soft." They say this "affordable" product reminds them of "a higher-quality sugar scrub" because of its thick texture. It comes in a variety of scents, but most readers like the scent Brazilian Nut best. They also notice a difference in their skin after using this scrub, with one reader gushing that her skin is "so soft and smooth, it's ridiculous."
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TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.1*
Why it's great: This scrub features sea salt to smooth and buff away dry skin. Readers say it lives up to its name and really "does away with flakes." They love to use it before shaving, because it "helps prevent those dreaded ingrown hairs" and works well on other bumps and blemishes on the body. One reviewer calls this an "absolute godsend" and the "be-all, end-all, supreme overlord of body scrubs."
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TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.1*
Why it's great: "This scrub really gets your skin free of everything," raves one reader. Others agree, saying that it is "very gentle," but the result is "toned-looking, radiant skin." One reader loves how relaxed using this scrub makes her, saying, "You will feel like you're walking out of a spa, when you're really just walking out of your bathroom." Reviewers only wish this "incomparable" scrub came in a bigger size, because they "use it so frequently, it doesn't last."
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TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.1*
Why it's great: Some readers were worried that this product from Victoria's Secret would be "cheesy and gimmicky," but they are happy to be proven wrong. One thing readers love about this scrub is that it's a two-in-one product -- it dissolves as you use it, so it works as an exfoliant and body wash. Readers agree the scrub makes their skin feel smooth, especially around rough areas like their knees, heels and elbows. It comes in a variety of scents, but readers mention My Desire, Strawberries & Champagne and Love Spell as favorites.
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TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.2*
Why it's great: This scrub stands out to readers because the grains in it aren't sugar or salt, they're ground rice -- so the product doesn't dissolve in your hands before you're finished exfoliating. Not only does this product smell good and contain moisturizing cocoa butter, it also "does the job at getting all the old skin off and making the new skin smooth and glowy." As one reader puts it, "What more could you ask for?"
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TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.2*
Why it's great: This scrub may have an unusual texture (one reader describes it as "gel-like") but it gets the job done and smells like brownie batter to boot. As one reviewer puts it, "Seriously, you can't go wrong with chocolate, and if you can use it on your skin, even better." Readers agree the product is worth the money, because it "is loaded with natural ingredients" and exfoliates really well, leaving their skin "so incredibly soft."
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TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.3*
Why it's great: Readers love that this scrub heats up as you rub it on and rinses away easily. The eucalyptus and rosemary oils give it an "invigorating" smell that is "pleasant without being overpowering." Reviewers notice that their dry skin is smoothed away when they use this product, leaving them with "supple" and "moisturized" skin that lasts beyond the shower. Overall, readers "really enjoy using this product."

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.3*
Why it's great: The jojoba beads in this scrub -- which gets its scent from peppermint oil and menthol -- leave readers' skin "super-smooth," "soft" and "glowing." Reviewers agree that it is "worth every penny." "Not only does this wake up your senses, it wakes your skin up, too!" raves one user. They love how "tingly" and "refreshing" it is, whether they use it to jumpstart their morning or to re-energize after a long day at work.

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.3*
Why it's great: This "splurge item" makes readers feel like they are in a spa. The shea butter in the scrub does a fantastic job of moisturizing, and most readers report that they don't even need to put on lotion afterward. Reviewers also love that it has just the right amount of oil to make skin soft, but it doesn't leave an oily residue in the shower. They are hooked on the scent, which one reviewer describes as "cool, airy and subtle" making it "just noticeable enough" to not be overpowering.

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.4*
Why it's great: Say goodbye to dead, flaky skin with this scrub that readers call "perfection in a jar." It manages to be "refreshing and relaxing" at the same time, and readers agree that it leaves their skin "smooth and amazingly soft." The ginger smell isn't too overpowering, and readers report that the smell makes them "feel awake, alive and energized." Just be careful when using it, though -- one reader reports that the oil (which readers agree helps their skin feel supermoisturized) lingers in the shower and can make it slippery.

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.5*
Why it's great: A long-time reviewer favorite, this scrub is one that reviewers keep coming back to. They rely on it to buff their skin in preparation for fake tanning and to exfoliate before shaving. It leaves skin "looking and feeling positively radiant" while keeping skin from being "oily and dry." One reviewer reports that "it's not harsh on skin so you can use it often," and it doesn't irritate her sensitive skin. Another reviewer raves that this is her "holiest of Holy Grail products."

TotalBeauty.com average member rating: 9.7*
Why it's great: This scrub uses a physical exfoliant and a mild chemical exfoliant to help get rid of dry, dead skin and help with the condition keratosis pilaris (aka "chicken skin"). Reviewers with KP agree that this product is worth shelling out a little extra cash for. Users also love that it helps prevent ingrown hairs. It "doesn't leave that oily residue that most scrubs do" and "a little goes a long way" -- so the tub of product lasts a long time.

I have tried every exfoliating product on the market some worked , some broke me out! But My sister and I have found one that has changed our lives. It's called Spa-Exfoliare Whole Body Bath Net,It's awesome. I had severe eczema all my life and had these really ugly thick patches on my feet. I never wore sandals until this summer! It is changing my life. Its such a simple tool. It caught us both by surprise. I think it's the best kept secret. I got mine from their site but my sister went to Etsy. I even had better tans this summer because my skin tone was more even. It surprised us that we couldn't find them at our local stores, but I tell everyone I know because it really works! and they don't use chemicals! I love my Bath net, you've got to check them out!

"Tree Hut" makes a fantastic sugar scrub in a variety of scents and it's very affordable! I recently purchased the Bath and Body works True Blue Spa Invigorating Spa Scrub, for which I paid $24.00, and I prefer the Tree Hut stuff, which is under $10.00!

I have used many of these scrubs and they are all awesome. Favorite for sure would have to be The Body Shop scrubs. All of them. Very different smells, work wonders, and a great store for the environment so I don't feel guilty!

Another option for people looking for a great scrub is to look on etsy or at local soap maker shops. You can get amazing scrubs that contain fewer chemicals and are a fraction of the price. You can check out my scrubs on etsy by searching Scrubxury.